Friday, January 27, 2012

Oath of Office by Michael Palmer & Giveaway

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Michael Palmer is the author of sixteen medical mystery/suspense novels.  It is no secret that he has been one of my favorite authors for years, and Oath of Office is another outstanding book by this author. 

The character of Dr. Lou Welcome brings us an area of medicine that patients do not like to think about.  He is a medical doctor that has fought his way back from addiction and is now helping other troubled doctors.  Unexpectedly, one of his doctors suddenly goes on a shooting spree. He kills patients, another doctor, and his staff before killing himself.  Lou was overseeing this doctor’s progress and is held responsible for the carnage.  But things are strange all over the small town of Kings Ridge, and Lou finds several cases of individuals behaving out of character.  He must solve the mystery to keep his position as counselor to his troubled colleagues. There is a political connection (non-partisan) in the story that leads all the way to the First Lady and President. 

I always enjoy the medical foundation to the story, and with the suspense and great writing, this book was a pleasure to read. Each of the main characters of the book is unique. Lou Welcome was likeable, and I enjoyed the relationship he had with his father, daughter and even his ex-wife Renee.  He and Renee still had a respect and fondness for each other.  Of course, there is action and adventure when Dr. Welcome finds criminal activity going on where you least expect it. There is a perfect balance of dialog and narration, and I highly recommend Oath of Office.


Congratulations!  The winner of Oath of Office has been chosen by Randomizer.org and has been notified.  The winner has 48 hours to send her mailing address, or another winner will be chosen.
Giveaway
Michael Palmer has offered a reader copy of Oath of Office for one reader of Bookvisions.  
1. US Only and no P.O. Boxes
2. Contest will end February 10, 2012 at Midnight Central time.
3. One winner will be chosen and will have 48 hours to send me your mailing address. 
4.  Leave a message with your email address and let me know of any other Michael Palmer books you have read.



14 comments:

  1. I have not yet read an of Mr. Palmer's books.

    manoflabook at gmail dot com

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  2. I have read several of Michael Palmer's books and my current favorite is "A Heartbeat Away".

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  3. I read A Heartbeat Away last month, loved it, and would like to read more of Palmer's books!

    skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

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  4. haven't read any yet, they sound like something my brother would enjoy

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  5. I have read several Michael Palmer books including The Second Opinion, Miracle Cure. This book sounds like a great read. Thanks for the chance to win this.

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  6. I haven't read any Micheal Palmer books yet but this one sounds pretty good. I hope I win. aujenee314@gmail.com

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  7. I haven't read any of his books yet but this one looks like a great read. katers2714 at yahoo.com

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  8. I haven't read any of his books yet.
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  9. Side Effects and Extreme Measures are two of my favorites. Every Palmer book contributes to my vigilant and vaguely combative demeanor when I enter a hospital. Going this afternoon for follow-up tests: watch out Mt. Auburn Hospital! mamasigs126@gmail.com

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  10. Donna, I hope all goes well for you today!

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  11. I haven't read any of Michael Palmer's books yet. But this one sounds really good, and I'd love to read it.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

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  12. I haven't had the chance to read any of his books yet, this one looks amazing. Thanks for the great review and for the chance to win a copy!
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  13. I liked a Heartbeat Away
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  14. Action really picks up even more so involving all of the above, the President of the United States who was involved in a reelection campaign so did not have much time for close friends or his wife, Lou’s friends and associates, Secret Service agents, and many more. As I said, Michael Palmer has spun a great tale in this book and to try to tell you any more than I have would ruin your enjoyment while reading the book. The writing is excellent, the plots are great, and the characters are very real. When the book gets into genetically modified goods, we enter a current problem facing our world right now. How dangerous are these GE products?

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